If you buy a new HomePod, it comes withsome home-automation extrasthat might initially seem a bit pointless.
This opens some fundamentally useful automations, and all with Apple’s high regard for privacy.
“Trust is a critical factor in the adoption of home automation technology, and it varies among consumers.
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Home Automation Privacy
To get into home automation, you kind of have to commit.
You also have to consider the privacy angle and decide which vendors you trust.
That’s why the HomePod having great home automation capabilities right out of the box is great news.
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First, you’ve already done the hardest part.
Apple is known for its focus on privacy, and this extends through its HomeKit home automation platform.
you might hook up accessories without the manufacturer ever knowing about you.
More Than Just Temperature
The new HomePod has internal sensors for temperature and humidity.
For example, you could have your heating switch on when the temperature drops below a certain threshold.
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The point is the HomePod mini was already thebest way into home automation.
Thread Matters
Thread is thenew wireless standardfor home automation.
It’s all interoperable and also more reliable.
Plus, you don’t have to configure anything.
It should all just work.
Matter isthe other half of thisnew paradigm.
And it’s especially good for Apple, which is far behind Google and Amazon in this market.
